Finings - wine vs beer

[Emeraldclaire]

I sell a variety of wine and beer finings, but the other day I was asked a question I have never thought about before. A customer wanted beer finings (Isinglass, because he is allergic to shellfish) but the only ones I had were Chitosan (from crustaceans). The wine finings were available as Isinglass, or bentonite, but as they say that they are specifically for wine, I was left wondering if it would have made a difference to use wine finings in beer (or vice-versa come to that). Any ideas?

[Delmonteman]

If I recall correctly, isinglass can be used in beer... Never heard of bentonite being used in beer...

Having said that, if beer is made properly and matured appropriately it should not require finings at all...

[rjb222]

Gelatin is the proper finning for beer.

[lockwood1956]

hmmmmm

The original question was abour someone wanting finings that didnt contain shellfish, It was due to a shellfish allergy so gelatin would work as you say robert

For a vegetarian or vegan I'm afraid gelatin can contain animal products so it might not be the right one in that case


just a thought...

regards
bob

[lockwood1956]

But then again

veggies and vegans likely know that right?

[Cellar_Rat]

...and I seem to think you can get organic gelatin too. I'm sure I've seen a hairy biker with some.

[Emeraldclaire]

[QUOTE=Delmonteman;91511 Having said that, if beer is made properly and matured appropriately it should not require finings at all...[/QUOTE]
True but I think some people are just too impatient and want it to clear faster so they can drink it sooner. Ah, patience...a vital ingredient.
But is there any reason why you shouldn't use wine finings in beer, or beer finings in wine?

[rjb222]

hmmmmm

The original question was abour someone wanting finings that didnt contain shellfish, It was due to a shellfish allergy so gelatin would work as you say robert

For a vegetarian or vegan I'm afraid gelatin can contain animal products so it might not be the right one in that case


just a thought...

regards
bob

While it is true that this is a animal based product the finning actually does not become a part of the brew so when consumed there is no animal as a part of the brew. I am not sure of the vegan process as far as using animal parts ETC I know vegans that use manure in their gardens this would be some what along the same lines.But I am a bit unsure about this for sure.

[rjb222]

True but I think some people are just too impatient and want it to clear faster so they can drink it sooner. Ah, patience...a vital ingredient.
But is there any reason why you shouldn't use wine finings in beer, or beer finings in wine?

All fining's are a bit harsh and strip a bit when used. Gelatin is just a gentler one.